Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
October 12, 2020
NFL
Young Eagles superfan sends heartfelt video message to Cowboys' Dak Prescott
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury against the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. Giovanni Hamilton, a young Eagles fan who suffers from a painful genetic disorder, offered his support to Prescott from Philadelphia.October 9, 2020
Voting
Another early voting location opens at South Philly school
An early voting location has opened at the Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts on South Broad Street. The satellite election offices give residents an opportunity to request, fill out and submit mail-in ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.October 9, 2020
Investigations
Pennsylvania couple arrested in death of Delaware girl found in Smyrna field
Delaware authorities have identified Emma Cole as the victim whose body was found at a Smyrna field in Sept. 2019. Brandon and Kristie Haas were taken into custody in Pennsylvania and identified as persons of interest in the ongoing investigation.October 9, 2020
Behavioral Health
Philly embeds behavioral health specialist in 911 call center
A new co-responder program launched in Philadelphia will embed behavioral health specialists in the city's 911 radio control and dispatch offices in order to better direct appropriate personnel to behavioral health crises.October 9, 2020
Illness
COVID-19 cases climbing again in Philly and Pennsylvania in October
Philadelphia health officials are concerned about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, which have risen significantly compared to recent periods of observation. Case counts are also on the rise across Pennsylvania.October 8, 2020
Prevention
Temple University Hospital now recruiting for COVID-19 vaccine trial
Temple University Hospital will serve as a Phase 3 clinical trial site for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The Philadelphia hospital is looking to enroll 1,400 participants in the study.October 8, 2020
Development
At strategic site of Philly refinery explosion, Drexel report envisions community-informed future
A report from Drexel University's Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and the Clean Air Council envisions a community-driven plan to transform the site of the former PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The 1,400-acre site was acquired this year by Hilco Redevelopment Partners.October 8, 2020
Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market launches GoFundMe for recovery from COVID-19
Reading Terminal Market is seeking donations from the public to help the Center City landmark survive the COVID-19 crisis. A GoFundMe campaign for the 128-year-old Philadelphia market seeks $250,000.October 8, 2020
2020 Election
Biden pivots to ABC News Town Hall in Philly in lieu of virtual second debate
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will hold a virtual town hall meeting broadcast by ABC News in Philadelphia on Oct. 15, 2020. The event will replace the originally scheduled second presidential debate with Donald Trump, who pulled out of the town hall after learning it would be held virtually.October 7, 2020
Investigations
Ex-boyfriend charged in death of Delaware teen Madison Sparrow
Noah Sharp, 19, has been charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in the death of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow in Newark, Delaware. Sparrow went missing on Oct. 2 and her body was later found in a wooded area. An autopsy determined that she died of blunt force trauma to the head.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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